Wide Body M6 V10

Back in February we blogged about a very special build project that was taking place in Sweden, Joakim Edin had just started constructing his very own wide body fenders for his BMW M6 V10, as he had just taken delivery of his VAD forged VF1 Wheels.

Well we are pleased to report that things a progressing extremely well, to the point where he has fitted his tyres and managed to stretch a 355/25R21 Pirelli onto that huge 15x21 rear wheel and is now honing the fitment, and we must say, the way the new extended fenders sit on the VAD VF1 12x21 and 15x21 3 piece forged wheels is absolute fitment perfection and a credit to his craft, the VF1 has never looked so good, it’s a simplistic 5 spokes that just looks so good on every vehicle its been fitted too.

Wide Body BMW M6 V10 fitted with 15x2 VAD VF1 > 355/25R21 Pirelli Tyres

There is a lot more work to be done, but this is the beauty of customers that share their builds, we can showcase the progress as its happens, we will tune back in to Joakim build as its takes shape.

If you have any VAD wheels and wish to share your build pictures, send us some details and we will be more than happy to share with the rest of the motoring communities around the world.

Wide Body BMW M6 V10 fitted with 12x21 VAD VF1 > 295/30R21 Pirelli Tyres

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AME Wheels Shallen L.O.D FX

Over the last few weeks we have been updating our website with all the new Japanese brands we have taken on for 2017, and we have had amazing feedback for all of them, especially the Forged magnesium range of TWS wheels, the pinnacle road or track light weight wheel, it really doesn’t get any better, but one wheel in questions that took not only our eye, but an awful lot of interest from customers around the world, the very beautiful AME, Shallen L.O.D FX.

The design has been around since we can remember in various disguises, when it first hit the scene all those years ago, it was as a cast 3-piece wheel design, with a flat profile, but as its progressed through the years and into its second configuration, it changed to a 3-piece concave with the extended legs, and option that is still available and still looking good on any vehicle it enhances.

AME Wheels Japan

AME Wheels Japan

AME Wheels Japan

AME Wheels Japan

AME Wheels Japan

AME Wheels Japan, Shallen L.O.D FX

Seen here is the latest update and configuration made to the design, a deep concave 2 piece forged wheel, with the spoke running all the way to the rim edge, with a step lip and floating style spoke, and the results as you can see are stunning.

Manufactured in sizes 19” and 20” in various widths, offsets and applications, the wheel can be finished in any colour configuration, with 21” and 22” being added to the line up over the coming weeks.

Email the VAD team for pricing and applications, we can see this wheel being a very popular choice for the 2017 season.

BMW 6 SERIES

BMW 6 SERIES

BMW 6 SERIES

BMW 6 SERIES

BMW 6 SERIES

BMW 6 SERIES

AME Wheels Japan

BMW E63 6 Series Cabriolet 20'' AME Shallen L.O.D FX

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BMW Z4 (E89) GT3 V8 Install

Our Z4 GT3 V8 engine installation is almost complete, with a few little details to finish, the main on ifs the exhaust system, before we then move on to the suspension and the brake set up.

The stock 2.5 (N52B25) engine looks absolutely huge by comparison to the LS3 V8 that is now sitting in the in its place, what also caught our attention was where the engine mounts are located on the stock BMW engine and how much of the engine sits over the point of location, BMW obviously know what they are doing, but where the LS3 engine sits by comparison, the car will have better weight distribution.

BMW Z4 LS3 V8 Installation

BMW Z4 LS3 V8 Installation

BMW Z4 LS3 V8 Installation

BMW Z4 LS3 V8 Installation

Craig has finish all of the rocker covers and all the various engine bits in his trade mark crackle black paint, and we must say it a perfect combination with the how we are going to finish the external look of the car, as we carry that black and white theme over to the outside, with the diffuser and front splitter along with the bonnet vents being kept in black carbon finish.

This week sees the start the exhaust being completed, as Craig plans not only the route of where the exhaust will sit, but also the sound, which is pretty important for a build like this, as it has to sound how it looks, as Craig puts it, it needs to sound fruity, his experience with these builds are paramount, so the final sound will be left in his capable hands, we then get to start the suspension and brake set up.

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